Welcome to
Concordia Lutheran Church
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Palm Sunday
Confirmation of Youth
Welcoming of New Members
March 27-28, 2010
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Welcome to Concordia
Today is Palm Sunday – sometimes called “Sunday of the Passion.” It is the start of “Holy Week.” This year, it is also the day on which we will welcome into Communicant membership several people. Details are listed below. We pray the Lord’s richest blessings on all who are with us today. May we grow in faith and in faithful service to our Lord.
1. “All Glory, Laud and Honor” # 102
2. Invocation
P: In the name of the Father and of + the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
3. Confession & Absolution
P: Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness. Hebrews 10:22
[those wishing to kneel may do so]
P: Our help is in the name of the Lord,
C: who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8
P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,
C: and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Psalm 32:5
P: O almighty God, merciful Father,
C: I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter suffering and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.
P: Upon this your confession, I, by virtue of my office, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, announce the grace of God unto all of you, and in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of Ê the Son and of the Holy Spirit. John 20:19-23
C: Amen.
4. Introit[1]
P: But you, OLord, do not be far off!O you my help, come quickly to my aid! 21Save me from the mouth of the lion! You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen! 1My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?[2]
All: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
5. Choir Anthem “Prepare the Way”
6. Collect
P: Almighty and Everlasting God, You sent Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, to take upon Himself our flesh. He suffered death upon the cross that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility. Mercifully guide us that we may both follow His example, and be partakers in His resurrection; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
C: Amen
7. First Lesson Philippians 2:5-11[3]
Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,6who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.8And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.9Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,10so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
8. Holy Gospel Matthew 21:1-11
Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,2saying to them,“Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me.3If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them at once.”4This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying:
5“Say to the daughter of Zion,
‘Behold, your king is coming to you,
humble, and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”
6The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them.7They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them.8Most of the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.9And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”10And when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, “Who is this?”11And the crowds said, “This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.”
9. “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” # 106
10. Sermon
“Our Three Dimensional King”
Psalm 22:19,21,1 (The Introit)
He is the ______King
He is the ______King
He is our ______King
11. Our Tithes and Offerings
12. Prayers
Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.
In Your mercy, Good Lord, hear our prayer on behalf of those who are suffering or sick this day. Send Your holy angels to guard the beds of Charles Bailey, Tom Bartelt, Lola Becker, Pastor & Mrs. Brelje, Allen Carmack Sr., Phyllis Daucher, Jay Harold, Allen Holecek, Alex Holecek, Carol Jensen, Ron Jensen III, Robert Knope, Lucille Korleski, Marie Laman, William Law, Fred Miessler, Wayne Molitor, Richard Peterson, Britannie Rounds, Bob Schuepbach, Carol Stenzel, Don & Greg Webb. If You so desire, grant healing of body to these Your servants.
In Your mercy, Good Lord, hear our prayer on behalf of those who are homebound. We ask Your blessing on Dorthea Corey, Irene Daer, & Lorraine Fuhrer and on the Inclusion team as they bring Your good Word and Sacrament for Your people.
In Your mercy, Good Lord, hear our prayer on behalf of every family which makes up Concordia. Today we name before You Scott, Diane, Chelsea & Colton Hawkins, Rita Hedlund, and Lydia Hein Grant them Your blessing in this Holy Week and strengthen their faith in You.
In Your mercy, Good Lord, hear our prayer on behalf of our President, the Congress, the Judiciary, and all who serve this nation in any way. Grant to them the desire to serve in accord with the Constitutional requirements of their offices. When their service is rendered faithfully, grant it Your blessing. Be with all who serve in the military, law enforcement, fire-fighters and others whose service may land them in harms way. Grant them safety and wisdom as they serve.
Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in Your mercy, through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
8:00 “Ride On, Ride On in Majesty”# 105
10:30 service only
13. “Yours Forever, God of Love” # 256
14. Reception of New Members
Today we are blessed to welcome into Communicant membership the following:
Lori Carmack
Charles Bailey
15. Rite of Confirmation
Today it is our honor to welcome into Communicant membership
Rebecca Janea Kobernat.
Rebecca’s Parents are Jeff & Barb Kobernat
Her sponsors are: Steve & Wanda Arey
16. “Let Me Be Yours Forever” # 257
17. Lord’s Prayer
18. Words of Institution
19. Sharing the Peace of the Lord
20. “Hail, O Once Rejected Jesus” # 284
21. Blessing
22. “On My Heart Imprint Your Image” # 100
Holy Week Worship
Maundy Thursday
April 1, 2010 – 7:00 PM
Service of Holy Communion
“Jonah, are we on the same page?”
Jonah 4:1-2
Good Friday
April 2, 2010 – 7:00 PM
Service of Darkness (Tenebrae)
“The Answer!”
Jonah 4:3-11
(NO SATURDAY SERVICE)
Easter Sunrise
April 4, 2010 – 6:30 AM
“The Easter Wake”
Psalm 139 (Selected verses)
Easter Festival
April 4, 2010 – 9:00 AM
“The Sign of Life”
Matthew 12:38-41
Statistically Speaking
General Information:
Attendance:
Last Weekend: 33 +53 + 76 = 162
Sunday School: 25 + 15 = 40
Lent 3/24: 40
Tithes and Offerings:
Last Week: $3,929.25
Sunday School: $43
Debt Fund: $60
Lent: $409
Reclaim the Future (Capital Campaign)
Amount Pledged: $531,839
Three year total Received $475,162
Received – this week $50
Calendar
March 28-April 3, 2010
Day / Time / EventToday / 8 & 10:30 / Worship
9:20 AM / Sunday School, Confirmation, Adult Bible Study
Monday / 8:30 AM / Bible Study
Wednesday / 9:30 AM / Quilters
5:30 PM / Karate
Thursday / 7:00 PM / Maundy Thursday Service
Friday / 7:00 PM / Good Friday Service
Sunday / 7:30 / Breakfast
6:30 & 9 AM / Worship
School Closed 3/29-4/6
For Easter Break
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Birthdays
Lawrence Crumrine 4/3
No Anniversaries this week
Serving in the Lord’s House
This Weekend
Music Leaders / 5 & 10:30 / Karen DhuseLector / 8:00 / Eileen Gifford
10:30 / Ron Schultz
Elder / 5:00 / Don DeLacy
8:00 / Walt Haight
10:30 / Jerrold Monson
Communion / 8:00 / Lyle Bennett/
Dan Ling
10:30 / Larry/Barb Stenzel
Usher Team / 8:00 / #1 O’Brien
10:30 / #9 Stenzel
Acolyte / 5:00 / Cole DeLacy
8:00 / Luke Anderson
10:30 / Alyssa Nesemeier
Serving in the Lord’s House Maundy Thursday
April 1, 2010
Music Leaders / Karen DhuseElder / Austin Burns
Usher Team / #9 Stenzel
Communion / Alan/Doreen Spiegler
Serving in the Lord’s House Good Friday
April 2, 2010
Music Leaders / Karen DhuseElder / Royce Fringer
Usher Team / #2 Clark
Serving in the Lord’s House
Next Weekend
Easter Sunday
Music Leaders / 6:30 / Elaine Grimes9:00 / Karen Dhuse
Lector / 6:30 / Stan Gifford
9:00 / Shawn Campisi
Elder / 6:30 / Norm Clark
9:00 / Gary Thompson
Communion / 6:30 / Lyle Bennett/
Dan Ling
9:00 / Ron/Pam Schultz
Usher Team / 6:30 / #2 Clark
9:00 / #6 Swan
Acolyte / 6:30 / Kylie Anderson
9:00 / Evan Nesemeier
NOTES AND INFORMATION
1. Easter Breakfast:Sign up sheet in East Narthex Please sign upnow if you plan tocome for breakfast so that we can make plans. Breakfast of egg casseroles, biscuits & gravy, muffins/coffee cakes, and juice will be served from 7:30-8:30 by the LWML ladies with funds supplied by the Cookie Walk group
2. VBS Bake Sale: Easter Sunday VBS will have a bake sale after each service. Some items will be decorated for Easter.
3. Easter Lilies: Please fill out order forms & pay for your lilies today. Additional forms are in the Narthex.
4. LWML Mtg: We will be holding our LWML Business Meeting on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Please join us in the south narthex at 9:30 A.M. for Bible Study, Refreshments, and Fellowship. Remember to bring your mite box. See you there.
5. Rummage Sale: Spring is upon us and we are gearing up for our annual rummage sale that takes place the weekend after Memorial Day. This year it will be June 3rd, 4th, & 5th. Proceeds are used to fund youth events throughout the year. Please consider donating your unwanted items for this event. We can also arrange pick-up/storage of some items. Contact Alan for more information at 815-623-9821.
6. Special Invitation: The family of Dolly Lawver would like to invite the Concordia family to join her on April 10th from 1-4 at Concordia for an open house in honor of Dolly’s 80th birthday. No gifts please, just the pleasure of your company. Thank you.
7. LFL Quote: "[When] you devalue one life, you devalue all lives." Bobby Schindler, brother of Terri Schindler Schiavo and advocate for the cognitively disabled This "Life Quote" is from Lutherans For Life – www.lutheransforlife.org.
Concordia’s Mission
“Serving Christ from Cradle to Crown” faithfully communicating the saving Word of God, and providing excellence in ministry for the benefit of all people of all ages, is the mission of Concordia.
Communion
(If you are not a member and wish to receive Communion, please read the following)
We welcome all members of Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod congregations who are baptized and who have confirmed their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Those who desire forgiveness for all their sins, and strengthening of their faith in the hope of everlasting life in heaven; and who believe that with the bread and wine of Holy Communion they are receiving the very body and blood of Christ Jesus for the forgiveness of their sins and strengthening of their faith are welcome to partake. Others are asked to please refrain from partaking until they have had opportunity to discuss Communion participation with the pastor.
Distribution of the wine is by common cup and/or individual cups. If you choose the individual cup, please hold the cup in front of you until the communion assistant has come past you. Grape juice for those who cannot have wine, is available in the center of the individual tray. Those desiring a blessing from the pastor, but not Communion, are asked to please place two fingers over their lips to alert the servers of their desire.
Senior Staff at Concordia
David P. Mumm, Sr. Pastor
815-633-4983 – ext. 224
Cell-Phone: 815-315-2338
Doris Holecek, Principal
815-633-6450 – ext 222